Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanics

Definition and Solution,” Springer, Cham, 2015, pp. 435–455.[3] D. Riley, “Engineering and Social Justice,” Synth. Lect. Eng. Technol. Soc., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1–152, Jan. 2008.[4] J. Lucena, J. Schneider, and J. A. Leydens, “Engineering and Sustainable Community Development,” Synth. Lect. Eng. Technol. Soc., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1–230, Jan. 2010.[5] L. Winner, “Do Artifacts Have Politics?,” Daedalus, vol. 109, no. 1, pp. 121–136, 1980.[6] J. A. Leydens, K. Johnson, S. Claussen, J. Blacklock, B. M. Moskal, and O. Cordova, “Measuring Change over Time in Sociotechnical Thinking: A Survey/validation Model for sociotechnical Habits of Mind,” in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Mechanics

. Page 25.1283.10The respondents were also offered an opportunity to comment on the experience of hands
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on work more generally as a method of exploring and learning engineering coursematerial. “the physical world is rarely as well behaved as the calculations and adjusting to and accounting for unforeseen problems is a good engineering lesson” “I realized that even though we had the same task in mind we all went about it differently by using different materials to add an illusion to our work.”6. School of Education Evaluation ResultsThe assignment described here forms part of a course for which the primary aim is toimprove innovation and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

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Mechanics

2006-780: THE EFFECT TECHNOLOGY AND A STRUCTURED DESIGNPROBLEM HAS ON STUDENT ATTITUDES ABOUT THEORY IN A DYNAMICSCLASSLouis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis J. Everett is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and has research interests in the use of technology in the classroom. His technical research interests include robotics, machine design, dynamics and control systems. leverett@utep.edu http://research.utep.edu/pacelabArun Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

. Confidence with learning engineering 3.8 1. I have less trouble learning mathematics and engineering concepts than other subjects. 3.6 2. When I have difficulties in learning mathematics and engineering, I know I can handle them. 4.0 3*. I have a mathematical mind. 4.2 4*. It takes me less time to understand applied mathematics than my peers. 3.5 5*. I sometimes feel myself able to easily learn new engineering and mathematics concepts. 3.9 6. I enjoy trying to solve new engineering and mathematics problems

Conference Session

Engaging the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacob Matthew Cook, Oregon State University; Thomas W. Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #34252Work-in-Progress: Computer Simulations to Deliver Inquiry-BasedLaboratory Activities in MechanicsMr. Jacob Matthew Cook, Oregon State University Jacob Cook received his Honors B.S. in Bioengineering and his Honors B.S. in Electrical and Com- puter Engineering from Oregon State University in Spring 2020. During his undergraduate studies he was a researcher and software developer for the Koretsky Education group, focusing on web-based JavaScript physics simulations. His primary research interests include engineering education, biomed- ical devices/instrumentation, integrated circuit design, computational

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Mechanics

a necessity for the today’sundergraduate mechanical engineering programs. At Grand Valley State University (GVSU), westrive to keep our curriculum up to date, reflecting the demands of industry. We have thereforebegun the process of integrating the use of FEA tools throughout the curriculum, instead ofdelaying it until the senior year either for senior design or elective courses. This paper describesthe introduction of FEA to students in the first course of Statics and Solid Mechanics. The firstpriority of this course is to build the foundation for Mechanics. The challenge therefore was todetermine the content without compromising the priority. Keeping this in mind, 1-D Barelements and 2-D Truss elements are introduced in the course. These

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Robert C Calfee, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University; Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, Stanford University

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Mechanics

and achievement are defined as follows. By achievement wemean learning the body of knowledge and skills associated with introductory solid mechanics(including statics). Self-efficacy refers to the state of mind that allows a student to move aheadthrough the inevitable obstacles and failures that are part of the learning of a difficult body ofknowledge and skill 2,3,6. The required course in mechanics is often the student’s first encounterwith genuine engineering concepts and problems. Unlike physics, the problems are “real world,”complex situations where the first task is often clearing away irrelevant clutter to see anidealization of the structure to be analyzed. Within a short period of time, engineering studentsare expected to make

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert E. Efimba P.E., Howard University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4991: PREREQUISITE COURSES AND RETENTIVITY AS ACHALLENGEDr. Robert E. Efimba P.E., Howard University Robert E. Efimba, Sc.D., P.E., Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental En- gineering at Howard University in Washington, D.C., received his four degrees in civil engineering and structural mechanics from MIT, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. He is listed in Who’s Who in Engineering, was named the 2010 Outstanding Advisor of Tau Beta Pi, was installed as a 2011-2014 Governor of ASCE’s Region 2, and is a past recipient of the ASCE Mois- seiff Award for best paper in the field of structural design. His research is on finite elements in design

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics

premise was to instill a visual image of the engineering principalbeing “discovered” then relate that “discovery” to an equation or concept in hopes of establishinga better understanding in the minds of the students. As an example, the concept of stability andequilibrium are introduced using “the point”, “the line”, and “the plane” models2. First, aconceptual discussion about translations and rotations is presented. Then a more specificdiscussion ensues where the degrees of freedom are established (3, 5, or 6 degrees of freedomdepending on which model is being examined) and whether those degrees of freedom aretranslational or rotational. And that’s the extent of the discussion, no “x”, “y”, or “z”, justmovement in this direction or rotation about

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

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Mechanics

classroomdemonstrations are most effective when coupled with the requirement of having the studentspredict the answer in advance of observing the demonstration(11).Our apparatus for experiments in statics is dubbed the “VectorSmith.” In addition to the threeroles of laboratory experiences described above, we believe that these laboratory experiencesshould provide students an alternative look at a particular problem. With this in mind, the fiveexperiments we developed are classic problems presented in virtually all statics textbooks. Thisallows students with different learning styles a better opportunity to grasp the concept that theproblem is conveying.Yoder et al.(12) proposed the following guidelines for hands-on laboratory experiences forteaching engineering

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-615: TEACHING DYNAMICS WITH A DESIGN PROJECTSDavid R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University David R. Mikesell is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio Northern University. His research interests are in land vehicle dynamics, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He joined the faculty in 2007 after work in automotive engineering at Ohio State (MS 2006, PhD 2008), six years designing automated assembly machines and metal-cutting tools for Grob Systems, and four years’ service as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He holds bachelor degrees in German (Duke 1986) and Mechanical Engineering (ONU 1997).John-David S Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

AC 2010-2422: INTEL: PRESENTING REALISTIC EXERCISES IN A STATICSCLASSChristine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologySue Rosser, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJanet Murray, Georgia Institute of TechnologyWendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of TechnologyLaurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 15.786.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 InTEL: Presenting Realistic Exercises in a Statics ClassAbstractStatics, a foundational engineering course, introduces a unique approach to problem solving,which is characterized by model-based reasoning. The major intended course outcome is forstudents to develop the ability to create and utilize

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #10249Improving retention of student understanding by use of hands-on experi-ments in StaticsProf. Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University Carisa Ramming joined the faculty at Oklahoma State University as an assistant professor in January 2009 after a stint as a visiting professor in the School of Architecture during the 2007-2008 academic year. Professor Ramming is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree in 2001 and dual masters degrees; Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Engineering and Master of Architectural

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciano Fleischfresser, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Mariana Nascimento Casarin, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Evandro Eizo Roncaglia Yabushita, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

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Mechanics

consistency, as well as on thevalidity of the conclusions. However, we feel that a bigger sample size would be required toincorporate these measures in our analysis. While we bear these limitations in mind, somereflections on the assessment performed are given below.As a group, female students gained more from the concrete experience than their malecounterparts. Here, 64% of them solved the problem correctly compared with only 31% ofmales. This might suggest the physical model is helping these students improve their spatialvisualization skills, which in turn help them become better engineering problem-solvers. Thefact that 9 out of the 11 students missing class had error 1 on exam day is at least curious.These 11 students had an overall attendance of

Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Graves P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Young Hwan Chun, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanics

Paper ID #11758Will They Remember? Measured Knowledge Retention Across Statics andSolid MechanicsMajor William Graves P.E., U.S. Military Academy William Graves is a Major in the United States Army and an instructor in the Civil Engineering program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is a licensed professional engineer and works primarily in engineering education.Major Young Hwan Chun, U.S. Military Academy Young Chun is an Instructor of Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point and has been recently nominated for the ASEE Mechanics Division’s Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell

Conference Session

Student Advancement in Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johanna Paulette Doukakis, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Mechanics

Paper ID #23645Exploration of Expert and Novice Reasoning in Mechanics of SolidsMs. Johanna Paulette Doukakis, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Johanna P. Doukakis is an Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers University as well as an adjunct professor at Drexel Univerisity. She received her BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Structural Engineering from Rutgers University. Her research interests focus on how expert engineers reason and how this can be used to better facilitate student learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploration of expert and

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University; Allyson Jo Barlow, Oregon State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19084Bringing Experiential Learning into the Online Classroom: A Mechanics ofMaterials Course Case StudyDr. David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University Dr. David Dittenber is an assistant professor of civil engineering at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at LeTourneau and spent a year teaching high school math and science. He then attended West Virginia University, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, with a research focus on the use of composite materials in infrastructure. Dr. Dittenber chose to return to his

Conference Session

Useful Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley

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Mechanics

they’ve experienceda multiplicity of Targeted Breaks. In the bulk of these they can be shown engineeringapplications and then hear how, thanks to what they’re learning that current week, they’llbe able to do such things themselves. Or perhaps, at one layer removed, how the materialthey’re learning will allow them to learn item such and so, which will allow them to do whatthey’re seeing on screen.The essential point is that they’re seeing, very clearly, real engineering uses of the theory andare being told quite directly how what they’re learning enables the doing of the activities.There will be no doubt in their minds that, yes, they’ve been shown how to approach andaccomplish engineering tasks.In addition, the material in the Targeted Breaks are

Conference Session

Addressing the Human Dimension in Teaching Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Tracey Carbonetto, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #18072The Retention and Usefulness of Concept Maps as Advance OrganizersDr. Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Jacob Moore is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State Mont Alto. He has a PhD in Engineer- ing Education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include concept mapping, digital textbooks, and additive manufacturing.Dr. Chris Venters, East Carolina University Chris Venters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He teaches

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #13816Online Statics: Teaching the Masses in the New FrontierProf. Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University Carisa Ramming is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she obtained degrees in Architec- tural Engineering and Civil Engineering Construction Management. She worked in industry for six years as licensed engineer and structural consultant for Wallace Engineering in Tulsa, OK before returning to Oklahoma State as a visiting faculty member in the School of Architecture. In 2009, Professor Ram- ming joined the faculty full time as an assistant professor of architectural engineering. Since that

Conference Session

Applications of Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Simon Jones, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Takashi Kawano, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

. (eds.), 1999, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.2. Kiritsis, N., Huang, Y.-W., and Ayrapetyan, D., “A Multi-Purpose Vibration Experiment Using Labview,” Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, TN, June 2003.3. Chastain, J., Smith, H., Morehead, M., Moline, D., and Wagner, J., “Senior Mechanical Engineering Laboratory at Clemson University – Experiments, Learning Objectives, and Assessment,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.4. Helgeson, R., “An Interdisciplinary Vibrations/Structural Dynamics Course for Civil and Mechanical Students with Integrated Hands-on

Conference Session

Bringing a Different Perspective

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Andrea S. Webb, The University of British Columbia; Sean Maw P.Eng., University of Saskatchewan; Jennifer Kirkey, Douglas College

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Mechanics

Paper ID #33753Building Comprehensive Open Educational Resources in Mechanics:Evaluating Approaches to Problem DevelopmentDr. Agnes Germaine d’Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, P.Eng., is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her teaching-related interests include team-based learning and flipped classroom approaches, open educational materials, and educating non-engineers about engineering, as well as diver- sity and climate issues in engineering education. Her technical research in Orthopaedic Biomechanics is in the area of

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Dollar, Miami University; Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

AC 2009-533: A WEB-BASED STATICS COURSE USED IN AN INVERTEDCLASSROOMAnna Dollar, Miami University Anna Dollár is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and previously was on the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. She received her Ph. D. in applied mechanics from Krakow University of Technology in Poland. Her teaching has been recognized by many awards including: University Excellence in Teaching Award (IIT), and E. Phillips Knox University Teaching Award (Miami University). Her research focuses on mechanics of solids and engineering education. Address: MME Department, EGB room 56 E

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Statics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Dollar, Miami University; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

giveencouragement to instructors who worry that on-line learning will render them obsolete.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe authors appreciate the support provided by the National Science Foundation through grantDUE 0918271, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation through the Open Learning Initiativeat Carnegie Mellon University, by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CarnegieMellon University, by the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at MiamiUniversity, by the Blandin Foundation of Minnesota at Itasca Community College, and by theEngineering Department at Itasca Community College.BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. National Research Council, (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 2

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Mechanics

Pernicious Einstellung (Set) EffectAbstract – The Einstellung Effect occurs when the first solution that comes to mind, often triggeredby improper initial intuition, prevents a correct solution from being found. The Einstellung effecthas been a frequent stumbling block for students when learning dynamics due to their conceptualmisunderstanding. Although the phenomenon has been studied in cognitive psychology, it has notbeen seen in the engineering education literature. This paper will investigate how scaffoldingthrough proper question prompts could avoid this phenomenon. Examples and assessment resultswill be provided to demonstrate the effectiveness.By sharing our practice on the Einstellung effect prevention, we intend to inform

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas; Hartley T. Grandin Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanics

AC 2011-404: JUST-IN-TIME APPROACH TO INTEGRATE A DESIGNPROJECT INTO MECHANICS OF MATERIALSJoseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas Joseph J. Rencis is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He was Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2010. He held the inaugural en- dowed Twenty-first Century Leadership Chair in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2010. From 1985 to 2004 he was professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on boundary element methods, finite element methods, atomistic modeling, and en- gineering education. He currently serves on the editorial board of Engineering Analysis

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University; William Kennedy, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanics

interest in higher education pedagogy. He was Professor of Communications at Kettering University prior to joining the faculty at Michigan Tech. While at Kettering, he received the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Charles L. Tutt, Jr. Innovative Teaching Award. He has published extensively in the area of pedagogical design, innovation, and experimentation. Page 12.1078.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 MOM in Action1. IntroductionThe application of mechanics of materials continues to grow beyond aerospace, civil and mechan-ical engineering where it

Conference Session

Engaging the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh; Samantha E. Wismer; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh

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Mechanics

Paper ID #34248Development of an Interactive Top Hat Textbook for Engaged LearningDr. Matthew M. Barry, University of PittsburghMiss Samantha E. WismerDr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Tony Kerzmann’s higher education background began with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University, as well as a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation, Dr. Kerzmann began his career as an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Robert Morris University which afforded him the opportunity to research, teach, and advise in numerous

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger G. Hadgraft, University of Technology Sydney; David Lowe, The University of Sydney; Justine Lawson

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Mechanics

Paper ID #15694Enhancing Mechanics Education through Shared Assessment DesignProf. Roger G. Hadgraft, University of Technology Sydney Roger Hadgraft BE(Hons), MEngSc, DipCompSc, PhD, FIEAust is Professor of Engineering and IT Pro- fessional Practice in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Technology Sydney. He is a civil engineer with 25 years involvement in leading change in engineering education, with a particular focus on problem/project-based learning (PBL), at RMIT, Monash, Melbourne and Central Queensland Universities. Roger is an ALTC (Australian Learning and Teaching Council) Discipline Scholar in

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rockaway, University of Louisville; D. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville

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Mechanics

AC 2010-480: QUALITY ENHANCEMENT IN STATICSThomas Rockaway, University of LouisvilleD. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville Page 15.1007.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Quality Enhancement in StaticsAbstractTo satisfy accreditation requirements the University of Louisville recently developed a QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP) to improve undergraduate instruction across all disciplines. Centralelements of the plan are: emphasis on critical thinking; integration of critical thinking throughoutthe curriculum; service learning for undergraduates; and a culminating experience. With theadoption of the QEP, instructors were asked to incorporate